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This is a complete re-write of the application (well not quite but almost). A new programmer has joined the team. His name is Charlie Woloszynski and let me tell you, he is really great! He was able to implement the functionality of the ‘aparedir’ helper application as native Objective-C code. He also helped with fixing isues with computer name resolution! This should make it for a much smoother sailing going forward.

All of those changes opened up the door for much better firewall integration. There is no need for manual user addition to the firewall application anymore.

The other major change is that the application is now a System Preferences Pane. This will make it much more evident for users that this is not an application that need to run all the time. Simply turn AirPrint ON and close the Preferences Pane.

The only down side to all of those changes is that the new code in only compatible with Intel 64bit OS X 10.6+. I wish we could keep support for 10.5 but some of the code change require ARC support… and is only available starting with OS X 10.6. I guess it is time to upgrade 😉

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Hi, I have a problem and no solution. I installed AirPrint Activator v2.2b1 as shown on my MBP OS X 10.7.3, but no printers are advertised. The printers are connected via usb and shared as shown in the video. I’m using HP LaserJet 1320 and HP DeskJet 990c; there working properly. I tried the demo version of Printopia and there the printers are advertised….what can I do?

Something is gripping with the installer that prevent it prom copying the files in the right location… But you can do it manually. Right click on the installer and select open content. Then go down resrces/content and double click on the AirPrintActivatorPrefs.prefs icon. Make sure to only install for one user.

everything works as in i can find my printer on the ipad but it keeps saying that my printer is offline when i try to print something. i tried printing things from my macbook and it works fine. how do i solve this issue?

I would settle with the latest stable version there was for 10.5.8. The mac I need to use it with can only goto to this OS. Can’t you provide an archive version or link??? The email is real. Need a link or something PLEASE!!!